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Day 1 Moscow, Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl

• Check out of the hotel
• Transfer: Moscow - Sergiev Posad

CITY TOUR  
Covered by numerous beautiful golden cupolas Sergiev Posad is one of the real treasures of the Golden Ring route. This city tour gives you an opportunity to see all the most magnificent monuments in one day! During this tour, we will discover The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a unique monastery complex and the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Christianity, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. This monastery was built in 1340 by Serge de Radonège, an iconographic monk and the Saint Patron of Russia. It is also here were is buried Boris Godounov, the adventurer became “the Tsar of all Russia”.    

TRINITY LAVRA OF ST. SERGIUS   Founded in 1337, the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the most important attraction of Sergiev Posad and is the biggest Ortodox Monastery in Russia. During the tour you will have a walk around its vast territory and discover the set of ancient buildings: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Assumption cathedral, The Church of St. Zosima and Savvaty Solovetsky – the total amount is more then 50! The Trinity lavra was a witness of many historical events, from the baptism of Ivan the Terrible to the war in XVII century against Polish-Lithuanian troop in which 3.000 people fought against 30.000 warriors and won the war. With our guide, who will tell you about all these events, you discover the numerous legends about this wonderful monastery.    

• LUNCH AT THE RESTAURANT (EUROPEAN)      
• TRANSFER: SERGIEV POSAD - PERESLAVL-ZALESSKY   

GORITSKY MONASTERY OF DORMITION  
Goritsky Monastery of Dormiton was founded in the first half of the 14th century under Ivan Kalita. It received the most famous name from the location on the hill "Goritsa". There was nothing left from the ancient wooden buildings, since in 1382, the army of Tokhtamysh destroyed Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and along with it, Goritsky Monastery as well (rebuilt in 1392). The monastery has its own museum. Its complex is considered one of the largest museums in Russia. In many respects its rich collections were gathered again, thanks to the efforts of the founder, the famous historian and researcher Mikhail Ivanovich Smirnov (1864-1949). Now the collection has more than 80 thousand exhibits, most of which are unique.  

• TRANSFER: PERESLAVL-ZALESSKY - YAROSLAVL 
• CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL      
• OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL

Day 2 Yaroslavl, Suzdal

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check-out of the hotel

TOLGA MONASTERY
This monastery is placed in the outlying area of Yaroslavl, on the bank of the Volga River. It was built in 14th century due to a legend of a miraculous appearance. You will visit the Russian Ortodox Tolga Convent, the gateway St.Nicholas Church and Sretenskaya Church made in Moscow Baroque style. During your tour you will relax enjoying a walk in the famous yards of the monastery, very colourful and flowery.    

CHURCH OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH   This Church is considered from the tourist the most beautiful and interesting Church in the city of Yaroslavl. It is a jewel of the city and of the ancient Russian Art in general. The most beautiful thing of the Church is its interior with wonderful paintings made by the Masters of the cities of the Kostroma, they will be one of the most impressive and beautiful you have never seen in your life. During the tour you will visit also its bell tower and you will enjoy the “green” environment which surround the Church.

• Lunch at the restaurant 
• Transfer: Yaroslavl - Suzdal

KREMLIN AND OPEN- AIR MUSEUM
Sudzal is one of the most beautiful cities of the “Golden ring”. In this tour you will visit two of the best attractions of this city. During the morning the Kremlin: which is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites from 1992. It dates to 10th century and from that time inside it lived all the most influential people: the prince, the archbishop and the high clergy. Joining our tour, you will admire: The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral, The Archbishops Chambers, and museums. In the second part of the day you will visit the open air Museum which includes all the wooden construction from Vladimir Region. Here you will admire the Church of the Transfiguration and the Church of Resurrection. Here are also placed a lot of events and festivals.

• Check-in at the hotel
• Overnight in the hotel

Day 3 Suzdal, Bogolubovo, Vladimir, Moscow

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check-out of the hotel
• Transfer: Suzdal - Vladimir

BOGOLIOUBOVO VILLAGE WITH ENTRANCE TO THE MONASTERY
Situated on the outskirts of Vladimir (200 km from Moscow) Bogolyubovo means “loved by God” in Russian. Bogolyubovo is part of the Golden Ring and preserves finest white-stone monuments.  Let’s join our tour and you will visit The Church of the Intercession on the Nerl, probably one of the most beautiful church in Russia since its shape and exterior decoration are perfect. You will admire also the Bogolyubovo convent, it was founded in 13th century but most of its buildings are recent.The most important monument is the remaining part of the Prince's palace, the Staircase Tower. While visiting these buildings, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and surrounded by a beautiful landscape, our guide will tell you the legend about vision of the Prince Bogolyubsky.

• Lunch at the restaurant

DORMITION CATHEDRAL, ST. DIMITRIY CATHEDRAL AND GOLDEN GATE
Today you will visit three attractions that all are listed in UNESCO World Heritage List sites, being a part of White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. For first you will visit the “Dormition Cathedral” which has been the most important and the largest Church of Russia during Medieval period. This place is full of history and really beautiful. You will admire the decorations and frescos inside the Church.  The St. Dimitry Cathedral was built in 12th and restored in 1952. Inside you will see beautiful frescos but the most attractive part of the Cathedral is its exterior which is well decorated and partially covered by carvings. Then you will admire the Golden gate which is a masterpiece of the Russian military architecture of 12th century. Inside you will visit also a interesting museum with exhibition about military history of Vladimir.

• Transfer: Vladimir - Moscow
• Check- in at the hotel
• Overnight in the hotel

Day 4 Moscow

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check-out of the hotel
• Transfer to the airport